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Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Improvement for Existing Homes

An Engineering Approach

Moncef Krarti author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:29th Mar '17

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Providing a proven set of energy efficiency measures and opportunities for saving energy and reducing operating costs for existing homes, this volume presents general tools and procedures for performing home weatherization such as insulation improvements as well as methods to reduce air leakage. The author describes several techniques and technologies that can reduce energy use or operating costs, including methods to retrofit existing homes to be net-zero energy buildings. Each chapter contains simplified calculation methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of various efficiency measures. The final chapter offers a series of case studies including examples of weatherized homes.

ISBN: 9781138076082

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

434 pages